00:18 - Improving MIDI behavior 1:37 - Automate track color by instrument 5:23 - Saving most commonly used FX chains 6:30 - Stretching audio with or without pitch properties 8:43 - Creating multiple sends in one click
Just to expand on tip number three, once you have saved your fx chain, add it to a new track then save that track (armed with monitoring turned on) as a track template so that you can load that track template in with it already armed and set up ready to go fx and all :-).
Thanks so much for these wonderful tips. Proud to say that I use 2 of them regularly, but that multiple midi editor window tip just made my day! And the autocolor. Thanks again!!
I really enjoy watching these tips that you put out. Not just because it helps me to better use Reaper which is far better than my previous DAW, but I am learning a lot about mixing and producing as I consider myself a raw novice. You keep dealing them and I'll keep gratefully playing them. Thanks for making them.
That's my pleasure +Johnno Dorber, I intend to keep them coming don't you worry. :0) Good luck with your Reaper journey, I'm sure it will be a fun one. :0)
Very new to Reaper, seasoned in other DAWs. Your channel gives me very valuable information. Appreciated a lot!!! And I must say, having used Cubase, Sonar, Pro Tools and recently Studio One (favourite so far, but for how long?) I am increasingly enthusiastic about Reaper!
Great tips man. I'm moving from Logic 9 to Reaper, and have no clue how to use Reaper presently. Videos like this one are going to get me up to speed quickly and mixing again. Bless you sir!
My pleasure. Check out the rest of the channel as there are lots of vids covering a lot of Reaper and should help get you up to speed. Also check out the Reaper Blog and &Kenny Gioia for lots more great reaper tuts.
You might want to look at installing a theme that "emulates" Logic. There's numerous ones. It might make your transition easier. You can find them here: stash.reaper.fm/tag/Themes
Thank you so much! You have no idea how helpful these were, and 4 out of 5 of these things were particular problems or inconveniences I was hoping there'd be a solution for! (Even if someone can glean one good tip from such a concise and succinct video, 4 out of 5 is huge!) Tip 1. You have no idea how many times I locked up Reaper and even had to sometimes reboot my old laptop due to this exceptionally annoying thing of going to open a midi item, and forgetting that a lot of items were selected! Tip 3. Save FX chain is huge and something I never knew, especially since I stack lots of FX on each track and then keep them a certain way. Until now I've been relying on my 'template' to save under a new project name, transferring those same settings over to. If I wanted to change a sound and reapply it to all things, I'd dread the task of having to go back and manually change each effect, even if they were saved as my own custom presets, I'd still have to go through each and select them! This is HUGE! Tip 4. I knew there was a way to do something like what Alt-Drag does, but didn't know where to find it. And I would get lost whenever I'd try to find it through keyword search on google, as so many other complex things would think I was asking about some other desired action. Tip 5. And finally, just last week I was thinking how much better it would be if I could send a bunch of tracks to one receiving track as a single action, instead of doing it manually to each! And while color (Tip 2) doesn't matter too much to myself, I'm sure it helps others. But these 4 were things I've always thought would make things so much better if there was a way to change or do! I'm so glad I decided to watch this video! Thanks for putting it together and going to start watching the rest of your Reaper Power Tip videos now :D
WOW! Now that should certainly help speed up your workflow and hopefully relieve a few frustrations for you. So glad you found the video useful and that it's going to help you get more from your sessions in Reaper. Good luck and thank you for taking the time to provide such great feedback :0)
Check out some of latest tutorials where I expand on the tip in a lot more detail. I'm sure you'll find even more cool ways to use the auto colour options ;0)
Thanks very much, I will! I use track, marker and region colors with every project I do and I'm already prefixing all the labels, so this is going to be a big gain for me.
is there an item function which allows mixed meter(ie 3/4 time against 4/4 time. I assume to fit 3's into a 4 context you have to reassign BPM to accommodate one given time signature. )
cool , i was wondering why the levels on the track that says rea drums looks so weird though? its like a little red spike and its only showing up on the right channel.. its confusing to me
regarding tip #4, I wonder if it's possible to change clip length but also change pitch indipendently? I can only guess in such case it would be most convenient to drag clip length maintaining pitch coherence, and then use some vst plugin to alter the pitch?
please what are those buttons at the top of your reaper master tracks and how do I get them to show up in my own installation of reaper using the same theme you're using?
I been having issues with reaper not responding. When I open reaper I have issues with buffering when doing multiple tracks. Can anyone give me some advice
Another tip with regards to true collaboration: MusicCollaboration - www.mucol.ch A couple of Reaper-scripts allow from a "main-project" to generate instrument specific subprojects which can be shared over any of the available cloud-services (such as google-drive, OneDrive, iCloud or Dropbox). The subprojects can be used for recording or practicing independantly from all other project participants. The recordings made in all subprojects and the main-project can be synchronized using plugin-independant backtracks so that everyone involved has the latest work results availalbe to them.
Thanks! I knew you would. Cubase Pro 8.5 tempo detection is not too bad. This is one function I struggle with. I do covers. So I drag an MP3 or wave version of a song on a "Reference" Track and them attempt Tempo detection so I can program my drums and lay my base down accurately.
For coloring the tracks, how do you apply the color scheme to a whole bus? For example your Drum bus is completely red despite the fact that none of the drums in the bus have the word "drums" in it.
It's pretty much dependant on the theme you're using. Some themes will fully colour the various panels, others may apply only minimal colouring. I'm pretty sure that in this video it's Default Comalla 4.
Also thank you for the great tips, but I can't get autocolor to work! When reaper has been closed sws has forgotten all the user colors, and only black is back. What can I do do to make it remember?
It should work if you save your changes before you close the project. Also, after I make changes to my settings, I periodically go to Edit/Project Settings/Save Project Settings as Default. Hopefully that will work for you.
Install Default Commala 5 and configure the style of the TCP & MCP to taste. Here's a little video I did that covers over some of the fundamentals :0) th-cam.com/video/O77wGMb0d7c/w-d-xo.html
00:18 - Improving MIDI behavior
1:37 - Automate track color by instrument
5:23 - Saving most commonly used FX chains
6:30 - Stretching audio with or without pitch properties
8:43 - Creating multiple sends in one click
Just to expand on tip number three, once you have saved your fx chain, add it to a new track then save that track (armed with monitoring turned on) as a track template so that you can load that track template in with it already armed and set up ready to go fx and all :-).
I had Reaper for a short time and spent an age configuring ...and i loved every minute of i...it's great for writers block lol.
Thanks so much for these wonderful tips. Proud to say that I use 2 of them regularly, but that multiple midi editor window tip just made my day! And the autocolor. Thanks again!!
AaronGrooves good to hear you picked a few useful tips 🤘
The tip for Bussing to a REVERB setup was brilliant, I had no idea. So functional!
I really enjoy watching these tips that you put out. Not just because it helps me to better use Reaper which is far better than my previous DAW, but I am learning a lot about mixing and producing as I consider myself a raw novice. You keep dealing them and I'll keep gratefully playing them. Thanks for making them.
That's my pleasure +Johnno Dorber, I intend to keep them coming don't you worry. :0)
Good luck with your Reaper journey, I'm sure it will be a fun one. :0)
Very new to Reaper, seasoned in other DAWs. Your channel gives me very valuable information. Appreciated a lot!!! And I must say, having used Cubase, Sonar, Pro Tools and recently Studio One (favourite so far, but for how long?) I am increasingly enthusiastic about Reaper!
Great tips man. I'm moving from Logic 9 to Reaper, and have no clue how to use Reaper presently. Videos like this one are going to get me up to speed quickly and mixing again. Bless you sir!
My pleasure. Check out the rest of the channel as there are lots of vids covering a lot of Reaper and should help get you up to speed. Also check out the Reaper Blog and &Kenny Gioia for lots more great reaper tuts.
You might want to look at installing a theme that "emulates" Logic. There's numerous ones. It might make your transition easier.
You can find them here: stash.reaper.fm/tag/Themes
I can´t believe that I haven´t found this channel earlier, it´s just amazing, THANK YOU !!!
Great video very useful. What reaper theme are you using I like the color scheme a lot it's real soothing to the eyes. Blessings
Thank you so much! You have no idea how helpful these were, and 4 out of 5 of these things were particular problems or inconveniences I was hoping there'd be a solution for! (Even if someone can glean one good tip from such a concise and succinct video, 4 out of 5 is huge!)
Tip 1. You have no idea how many times I locked up Reaper and even had to sometimes reboot my old laptop due to this exceptionally annoying thing of going to open a midi item, and forgetting that a lot of items were selected!
Tip 3. Save FX chain is huge and something I never knew, especially since I stack lots of FX on each track and then keep them a certain way. Until now I've been relying on my 'template' to save under a new project name, transferring those same settings over to. If I wanted to change a sound and reapply it to all things, I'd dread the task of having to go back and manually change each effect, even if they were saved as my own custom presets, I'd still have to go through each and select them! This is HUGE!
Tip 4. I knew there was a way to do something like what Alt-Drag does, but didn't know where to find it. And I would get lost whenever I'd try to find it through keyword search on google, as so many other complex things would think I was asking about some other desired action.
Tip 5. And finally, just last week I was thinking how much better it would be if I could send a bunch of tracks to one receiving track as a single action, instead of doing it manually to each!
And while color (Tip 2) doesn't matter too much to myself, I'm sure it helps others. But these 4 were things I've always thought would make things so much better if there was a way to change or do! I'm so glad I decided to watch this video! Thanks for putting it together and going to start watching the rest of your Reaper Power Tip videos now :D
WOW! Now that should certainly help speed up your workflow and hopefully relieve a few frustrations for you. So glad you found the video useful and that it's going to help you get more from your sessions in Reaper.
Good luck and thank you for taking the time to provide such great feedback :0)
These tips are so helpful. Thank you!
Very cool! I knew the FX chain one but all the rest of these were new to me. Thanks!
I really like the last tip. Thanks for posting!!!
Really excited to try the Auto Color option. I really need that.
Check out some of latest tutorials where I expand on the tip in a lot more detail. I'm sure you'll find even more cool ways to use the auto colour options ;0)
Thanks very much, I will! I use track, marker and region colors with every project I do and I'm already prefixing all the labels, so this is going to be a big gain for me.
hi! great video!
can you tell me how did you get those Guitars,Drums etc.. buttons on the top left and what do they do?
thanks!
Great helpful video 👍 may I ask you how did you set the dark mode to your settings windows (like IO etc) and their faders?
Reaper it's so easy to work! Very useful
Great help! Thank you
is there an item function which allows mixed meter(ie 3/4 time against 4/4 time. I assume to fit 3's into a 4 context you have to reassign BPM to accommodate one given time signature. )
Really like tip 4!
Perfect tips. Hell yeah. Subscribed.
chriscauldermusic glad to have you on board. 👍
Oh wow you are life saver! Amazing tips
great tips, thanks for sharing
My pleasure :0)
thanks from mexico good man!
Got me sold.. Subscribed! and yeah, what Tom said.
I like your videos even before I watch them...
first tip was already helpful, thank you :)
cool , i was wondering why the levels on the track that says rea drums looks so weird though? its like a little red spike and its only showing up on the right channel.. its confusing to me
very instructive, thank you.
regarding tip #4, I wonder if it's possible to change clip length but also change pitch indipendently?
I can only guess in such case it would be most convenient to drag clip length maintaining pitch coherence, and then use some vst plugin to alter the pitch?
select your item and press F2, it will open a window which allow you to choose the playrate and pitch you want
Once again, very informative video!
Glad you enjoyed :)
Your videos are always awesome dude!
What do you think about double-tracking clean guitars and solos?
Depends on the sound you're after, but I've done both and can get some great effects. Just need to be tight in your playing to get clean results. :0)
+ReaperTV
AWESOME! Thanks dude, you're fucking awesome.
Fuckichen Nehcikcuf Lol, no worries :)
lovely video. I love the Reaper theme you're using. Please how do I get it for myself?
It's Default Commala 5 and available free from the Reaper Stash :)
Best Videos Ever
Is there a method of beat detection in Reaper? Sometimes I am sent tracks without an BPM labelled which can be a painful process to sort out.
Thanks, you save my life.
Great stuff
This may sound like a silly question but why does your reaper look so much different from mine?
different theme
please what are those buttons at the top of your reaper master tracks and how do I get them to show up in my own installation of reaper using the same theme you're using?
I been having issues with reaper not responding. When I open reaper I have issues with buffering when doing multiple tracks. Can anyone give me some advice
Another tip with regards to true collaboration: MusicCollaboration - www.mucol.ch
A couple of Reaper-scripts allow from a "main-project" to generate instrument specific subprojects which can be shared over any of the available cloud-services (such as google-drive, OneDrive, iCloud or Dropbox). The subprojects can be used for recording or practicing independantly from all other project participants. The recordings made in all subprojects and the main-project can be synchronized using plugin-independant backtracks so that everyone involved has the latest work results availalbe to them.
Another great program! Awesome tips. Does REAPER do tempo detection?
It does indeed. I'll be looking at doing a quick tut on it soon :0)
Thanks! I knew you would. Cubase Pro 8.5 tempo detection is not too bad. This is one function I struggle with. I do covers. So I drag an MP3 or wave version of a song on a "Reference" Track and them attempt Tempo detection so I can program my drums and lay my base down accurately.
Tempo is one of those areas I have an issue with too. :0)
Do a tutorial on time signatures and copying song parts
i calculate tempo in other daws before moving to reaper
For coloring the tracks, how do you apply the color scheme to a whole bus? For example your Drum bus is completely red despite the fact that none of the drums in the bus have the word "drums" in it.
It's pretty much dependant on the theme you're using. Some themes will fully colour the various panels, others may apply only minimal colouring. I'm pretty sure that in this video it's Default Comalla 4.
ReaperTV Thank you for the reply, I'll be checking out some new reaper themes in that case.
Thanks a lot for the information! :)
Also thank you for the great tips, but I can't get autocolor to work!
When reaper has been closed sws has forgotten all the user colors, and only black is back.
What can I do do to make it remember?
It should work if you save your changes before you close the project. Also, after I make changes to my settings, I periodically go to Edit/Project Settings/Save Project Settings as Default. Hopefully that will work for you.
Is this a different theme than you used before? It looks like a Logic based theme.
No, still using Default Comalla. The version in this video is v5, some of the earlier vids were using v4 which has more colour in the TCP / MCP.
thank you
Really good vid
Much appreciated!
Theme?
What's the name of your theme? It's beautiful! I am struggling to find it but I can't
It's called Default Commala (5 in this video I think).
Found it! But still, I don't know how to set the background color of the arrange window to black. Do you have any tips about it?
May I ask what software you use to create your screencasts?
Sure, I use the screen recording suite from Movavi and then edit it all in Premiere Pro CC 2015. :)
what theme is this you are using.
Default Commala 5 :0)
What theme are you using?
It's called Default Commala 5 :0)
How can I have this theme? I'd like to purchase it, or donate etc
forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=171193
how to set my reaper like your reaper
I don't have the extension thing on my reaper :/ does anybody knows why?
Need to download the SWS extension pack, just google it, and donate if you can, huge time saver once configured.
how can I make the mixer like urs?
Install Default Commala 5 and configure the style of the TCP & MCP to taste.
Here's a little video I did that covers over some of the fundamentals :0)
th-cam.com/video/O77wGMb0d7c/w-d-xo.html
+ReaperTV thanks for the fast reply I will watch it and learn thanks
WHAT IS THAT THING YOU SPEAK OF AT 2:16 ??? I need it pls
Joel Jossie its just a couple of custom buttons I've setup with actions to colour code the selected media.
ReaperTV how do you setup those custom buttons?
His Reaper looks different because he's using a different theme. You can change the look of Reaper by using different themes!
I would call these "Before you can call yourself a 'beginner' tips"
the name of your theme? I'm Italian, sorry my English language
Theme is called Default_Commala_5
fatalerror777 thank you so much
Di niente Alessio.
4:26 haha, someone was thinking about SEX!
shadesbelow lol
You sound Abit Welsh?
Tiege Davies funny you should say that. Lol
that's not the MIDI editor, that's the Notation editor. dafuq
What theme are you using in this video? Thanks.
it's one of the Commala themes: forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=171193